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Ascariasis CT

Introduction

Overview

Overview

A CT scan can demonstrate worms in the gastrointestinal tract.

CT scan

CT scan

CT scan with contrast can reveal foreign bodies such as worms in the gastrointestinal tract.[1][2]

References

References

  1. ↑ Ferri, Fred (2017). “Chapter:Ascariasis”. Ferri’s Clinical Advisor 2017. Elsevier. pp. 117–117. ISBN 978-0-3232-8048-8.
  2. ↑ Durand, Marlene (2015). “Chapter 288:Intestinal Nematodes (Roundworms)”. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett’s Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases Updated Edition, Eighth Edition. Elsevier. pp. 3199–3207. ISBN 978-1-4557-4801-3.

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